21 May 1948
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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1948
Page
1
The Vocational Agemre group busy this week with examinations and finishing touches for summer trips. They head from Clifftown Monday May 24 on a summer tour and plan to camp and cook for themselves. The trip ends Saturday with unknown details pending state convention in Houston June 8.
A fragmentary item notes a May event involving residents near Elton Route 2 and Goodall Witbur Clisies tal May 14. It mentions Michaal Cell Salvage and a birth record for Wr. Miley Jr, with several garbled names and dates unclear in the text.
A former military serviceman, noted for promoting bonds and Army aviation work, was the commencement speaker at Baylor University. He served in WWII and worked with German POWs to promote the Americas Way of living, gaining popularity on campus.
A candidate describes origins in Brath and western Hamilton counties and details a life as a teacher and lawyer. He cites four years as Ham ston County Attorney, emphasizes tax expertise and work with officials, pledges a square deal free of race bias, and appeals to Flamiston County voters to support his campaign for guiding youth and safeguarding homes.
An obituary notice states a burial will be held at Burians Cemetery on Saturday after the game on May 24. The event is announced by Sul nh] e Cre Gat Mpshoal and references the Chaes regiment.
Cowboys stumble in a tight battle with Henderson, 9 to 8, as Henderson pitchers settle after an early Cowboys surge. Totty Carlson and strong Cowboy defense spark a late rally, but misplays and late fielding cost the Cowboys the championship bid amid a festive crowd and errant plays.
City-wide commencement exercises set for Friday May 2 with Prof A C Wimpee delivering the address. There will be a senior class diplomas ceremony with 40 graduates led by Mine Cattle Bettis and a short concert at AUEN Reavis. Revival meetings will feature Fort Worth evangelists Bo Bakes Ralph Langley and Jessie Moody with radio broadcasts from KCLE and local venues.
The Jon Jantar College Choir under Abnar Gron-4 heads its first extensive tour after a 21 singer group rehearsal. They will sing a full hour concert with no accompaniment, at Trinity Tsithoran CharEnBfaDAKy May 04 8:00 am, with a freewill offering. The choir recently toured eight days across Texas cities including Waco, Houston, San Antonio and Austin.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a land matter involving farmers and a program. The readable text mentions May 18 and references a location related to a farm, with unclear names and specifics due to illegible source material. Further details are needed to specify entities and outcomes accurately.
A crowd enjoyed a comical Donkey Ball game as City Blickers defeated Country Wicks 2 to 0 at City Park. The Country side claimed a late rally tied the score in the ninth with bases loaded before a donkey tumbling mishap ended the play. City players listed include Alvin Pri Pro Matsengale, Roger Oliv Lenty Carlsen, Calvin Dunlap, Carl Dunlap, Edvie Kleine, Cat Hier, Allen Hulme, Teel Blaasingame. Country lineup featured Gerald Rice, Homer Me Doves, Doyle Toten, Bet ameter, Prine, Fete Keer Hower Kettler, Claud Kelly, Moe Skagas. Spectators laughed as the sides debated the outcome, while gate receipts added about 460 toward club needs.
County vocational director Ralph Cradley announced a cabinet making and agriculture building program at Clifton on July 4 to attract World War II veterans. The plan calls for one full time and one half time class, with at least 20 veterans needed to start, and pay scales of up to 76 monthly for a single veteran and reduced amounts with dependents. The program would meet three nights weekly, totaling about 12 hours per week.
On May 9 Clifton boys attended the Ellis County Livestock Show in Waxahachie. David Conred, David NHL, David Bergman, David Synven, Bobbie Hauke and John Ramtor showed cattle. Baltie Masha won a gilt class, David Tyree won grand champion gilt, and David Conrad earned champion with a Heerkshire. Prize money totaled five dollars.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Presbyterian Church marked its 26th birthday with a gathering at Mrs. Y. L. Goodall's home on Thursday evening. Mrs. Winsie F. Lane and Mr. Cooper attended. a playlet by Marty Wowsek Nod Cooper Winnie Lane and Aloe Pyke showcased the Training School for works in Richmond Virginia. A special contribution was planned to be sent there.
The closing exercises for Clifton Junior College are announced with dates and speaker details. Commencement will be held May in the Clifton area, with Dr William Keatman Delivers address as president of Texas Lathers College. Honor students include Borla Storry and Mire Moore, with many graduates named in the elist.
The county moves ahead on road construction from Crassills Gap to Clifton with State cooperation. Joe Aven, state engineer, notes paper work underway and plans for a June letting. Morgen Ped Jontractor nears rock placement as crews prepare the road bed. Local figures, including Rev ud Mes BK, visit from Fort Worth. a funeral for Bermbolts is listed from Turnersville.
Fragmentary OCR item references poultry weights and a wheat figure with yellow shelled corn. Mentions Riggs and a morning aid context. Lacks clear event or location details. cannot determine full scope from the readable text.
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